Ark Encounter Blog

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Ark Encounter officially being open to the public!

Make plans to join us for the world’s largest Christian music festival—40 Days of Christian Music at the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum!

If you’re planning a summer road trip to the world’s leading Christian themed attractions, here are our top five travel-planning tips.

Wind your way through a graphic novel at the Ark Encounter!

One of the most popular features of our Ararat Ridge Zoo at the Ark Encounter is our daily animal encounters.

Save the date and start making your plans to join us for our 10th Anniversary Celebration!

Our stunning new Welcome Center opened last month.

As we head into Easter weekend, we’re reminded of the ultimate hope found in Jesus’ death and resurrection.

We’re excited to announce something new being offered at the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum—guided tours!

The fossil record reveals that many ice age animals grew larger than their ancestors from the time of the flood. Why would they increase in size in colder climates?

God established the rainbow as the sign of this everlasting covenant—a sign that still testifies to his covenantal promise given over 4,000 years ago.

When you visit the Ark Encounter and/or the Creation Museum in February, you can enjoy a special discounted price—20% off single-day general admission.

Near the Ark’s door, Japheth’s wife struggles with difficult questions related to how a loving God could allow so much death and suffering.

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe has several performances left. This show is running on select days through January 17, 2026.

Today, we reflect on the true meaning of the Christmas season. It is a time to share in the joy of Jesus Christ’s birth and to thank God for his faithfulness.

We are excited that a family foundation has stepped forward to offer a matching gift opportunity toward our end-of-year campaign this year—up to $10 million!

Christmas at the Ark Encounter is back! Beginning tonight and running through January 3, 2026, this special event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on select nights.

In a little over two weeks, we’ll start welcoming tens of thousands of visitors for our annual Christmas tradition—Christmas at the Ark Encounter.

Do young-earth creationists believe in the ice age? Of course!

We’re thrilled that a live production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is coming to the Ark Encounter on select days, December 29, 2025–January 17, 2026.

As horrific as local floods can be, they only give us a small taste of what went on during the global flood of Noah’s day.

As horrific as local floods can be, they only give us a small taste of what went on during the global flood of Noah’s day.

Because God’s Word is trustworthy, we can rest assured that the events of Genesis 11 did actually happen.

Creationists and evolutionists study the same evidence. So why do we reach different conclusions about the same evidence?